10 Tips for Creative Professionals : How to Survive a Job Interview

Are you the kind of person that — no matter how many job interviews you attend — you’re a ball of nervous energy? You’re not alone! In the following article I will share a few tips on how to be prepared and sail though your interview like a professional.

Do Your Research

Before you even apply for a job, you should do some research into the company or business advertising. A few years ago this would have been a time consuming task, but now, with the popularity of "online marketing", all the information you need is just a few mouse clicks away. Before your interview, you should have a clear idea about the size of the company/business, the kind of work or clients they have and what role they would expect you to work in. Knowing a bit about the company or business that is interviewing you will always come in handy. There’s nothing worse than being asked "so… do you know much about our business" when the answer is no!

If you find out that the job you have an interview for isn’t really what you’re looking for, there’s no harm in attending the interview anyway… practice makes perfect.